He Told the Story of the 124th New York Infantry's 'Orange Blossoms'

Among the very best Civil War storytellers are those who lived it. Witness Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain's various tellings of the 20th Maine Infantry at Gettysburg, or Sam Watkins' "Company Aytch." Here's another classic, the history of the 124th New York Infantry, popularly known as the "Orange Blossoms." The author, Charles H. Weygant, was the regiment's stalwart commander. Surviving three battle wounds, he lived to tell the story of his beloved men.

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[ghostdetective]

I’m from Orange County, NY, and we still have a tremendous sense of pride for the 124th.

[AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

Reading personal histories is like owning a time machine - Thanks for the link

[soyyoroaldo]

I really love this channel I’ve somehow come across. Thank you for producing it. If Americans simply followed and watched your videos regularly they would have a hundred times deeper understanding of this seminal event in American – indeed world – history!

[davidtvedt]

I appreciate your definitive, well presented research regarding the history of those having sacrificed everything for the preservation of the Union. Thank you!

[brucedunn]

I am from Port Jervis, both PJ and Deerpark, NY played a big roll in the 124th NY regiment, along with Stephen Crane author of the Red Badge of Courage, which was written about the 124th.

[scottmattoon]

Any pics on Nys 126th reg co. D? George Henry Mattoon has a letter on line describing war etc. would love to see a pic of the regiment. Thank you. Scott Mattoon

[Razorbacks]

I will read his book thanks to you. I’m so tired of ‘The Lost Cause’ claptrap which ignores the issue of slavery and purports to cloak the Confederacy with only the mantle of state’s rights and honor and duty.